tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475986173085468360.post7345568318249678211..comments2024-01-29T20:06:10.152-05:00Comments on cats & crime & rock & roll: The real cost of petsClea Simonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10810838253598050028noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475986173085468360.post-89956776724353689472008-04-06T14:18:00.000-04:002008-04-06T14:18:00.000-04:00That is so sad, LF. I guess I hadn't realized this...That is so sad, LF. I guess I hadn't realized this happened with children, too. I know it's in part societal, that we have to build in structures that help people deal with problems with their kids as well as their animals - but the adoptive parents have to step up, too. Blech. <BR/><BR/>That said, thank you for sharing your story of Riley!Clea Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810838253598050028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475986173085468360.post-59652565204865972932008-04-05T22:21:00.000-04:002008-04-05T22:21:00.000-04:00I remember when I was first looking into getting a...I remember when I was first looking into getting a dog of my own. I contacted several rescues, and the list of questions they asked made me feel so proud. These were people who really care about the animals they are trying to place. They even want to come to your home and make sure it's safe. We adopted our Riley from a local animal shelter in the end. The staff at the shelter were very Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475986173085468360.post-55538105657366806132008-04-03T11:18:00.000-04:002008-04-03T11:18:00.000-04:00Good for you, Lesa! But if you need help training,...Good for you, Lesa! But if you need help training, call the shelter back (or call a shelter like Penninsula - the link is in my blog). Shelters often have behaviorists/trainers on staff who can give you some good tips.Clea Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810838253598050028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475986173085468360.post-41144698097535428512008-04-03T11:10:00.000-04:002008-04-03T11:10:00.000-04:00We adopted our latest kitten at a pet store, but i...We adopted our latest kitten at a pet store, but it was through the local Humane Society, and they did ask a number of questions.<BR/><BR/>And, Josh is adorable. But, no one mentioned the cost of extra toilet paper and paper towels, and replacement earbuds, XM radio cords, and telephones because he likes to chew. Ah, Josh. We're working on that chewing habit. But, it's our responsibility to Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.com